I am in no doubt that being able to swim is a necessary life skill. Personally, I rank it up there with learning to read or do simple maths. Even before tragic stories fill our headlines in the summer months – if you have children with a thirst for adventure […]
Edinburgh is beginning to come alive with illuminations once again, and as family-friendly events, we thought we’re share a few that we’re looking forward to this year. As outdoor events, it feels good to let the kids get a bit of fresh air, and there surely isn’t a better antidote […]
With a wet weekend forecast, the timing couldn’t have been better to be invited to spend a family day at Fort Kinnaird. Although my kids would happily run about in the rain, it’s really lovely to have indoor options available again too. With the summer holidays drawing to a close, […]
With the summer holidays looming and the time stretching ahead, we’ve got a great recommendation for a family day out to add to your list. And what’s even better is that it isn’t super busy with International tourists, (although, we would like that to change ASAP!) so it’s an ideal […]
No, you’re not imagining it, there really is light at the end of the covid tunnel and it is getting brighter by the day! A lot of our blog content revolves around reviewing and recommending local attractions and events. With that in mind, you’ll understand why we have been a […]
We don’t know about you but the Sunday night blues has been replaced with a, ‘where on earth can we go for a walk today?’ and I’m finding myself thinking it on nearly a daily basis. Bored of our regular routes, running out of exciting things to point out to […]
With the world being the way it is right now, it has become so important to explore your local area and appreciate the perhaps ‘hidden’ treasures that are right on your doorstep. For us, Saughton Park and Gardens is exactly that! Situated in Balgreen, in the south-west of the city, […]
Firstly, the support on our Christmas tree trail 2020 blog post and over on Instagram (@wrenyc) has been so lovely, and we enjoyed making it so much that we are back with part two!! It would appear we are all in need of a festive and fun day out these […]
With the majority of the big Christmas light night time offerings being within the City of Edinburgh, Dalkeith Country Park have come to the rescue with this wonderful event – ideal for those living in the Midlothian area. If your little ones are of the adventurous variety or perhaps just […]
Hands up who else is missing the Edinburgh Christmas markets already?! To tell you the truth, we’ve always found them to be a little stressful and too busy, especially with a buggy in tow. They did create such a lovely buzz in the city though, and I think every local […]
